waynepunkdude Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I have had a 5 string for a week but haven't used the B string yet so as the title says suggest me something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile252 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Find a song in drop C and play it using the B string instead. I've done this for quite a few songs, makes it alot easier bte, just incase you want to play a song in drop C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='278889' date='Sep 6 2008, 11:40 PM']I have had a 5 string for a week but haven't used the B string yet so as the title says suggest me something[/quote] Erm, good question! start off by playing some of your songs lower than usual, so instead of playing C on 3rd fret, A string, play it 1st fret B. Same as D, play it 3rd fret B string instead of 5th fret A...it'll get you used to playing it and then you start to wonder how you lived without Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile252 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 [quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='278893' date='Sep 6 2008, 11:56 PM']Erm, good question! start off by playing some of your songs lower than usual, so instead of playing C on 3rd fret, A string, play it 1st fret B. Same as D, play it 3rd fret B string instead of 5th fret A...it'll get you used to playing it and then you start to wonder how you lived without [/quote] I've never tried that before hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 You've only really gained 5 more "new" notes (well, 6 - you've got the unison note fretted E) - why not rearrange some of your current songs to be more economical with movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 [quote name='Exile252' post='278894' date='Sep 6 2008, 11:58 PM']I've never tried that before hehe.[/quote] you should, it's great! you sarcastic git! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 As suggested, just try using the low B for the lower octave instead, you may find it fills out the sound of a song, they sonically demand attention when used right. I've really been getting use to mine lately, well mines a half step down, but nonetheless I can't resist to use it when the times right. I'm probally not the only one who gets a bit annoyed when people say "Ohhh 5 string's are only for lazy metal bassists who can't be bothered to detune, because otherwise whats the use for them". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Here we go again as a die hard four banger all I can say is that if you dont know what it is for, why the f*** did you buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 This reminds me of the Jeff Berlin interview in BGM when he said "There's some people who can't play a four string bass, but now - with the added string which is becoming very popular today - they can't play five string either". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 [quote name='Josh' post='278909' date='Sep 7 2008, 01:01 AM']"Ohhh 5 string's are only for lazy metal bassists who can't be bothered to detune, because otherwise whats the use for them".[/quote] I then tell 'em they're also for lazy arsed rock bassists who cant be bothered to change position! soo much easier to play when drunk if you don;t actually have to move your hand around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Avoid the ...... New 5 string bass syndrome . 'I have a 'B' string, So i am gonnna use it all night because it is there'.. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='278918' date='Sep 7 2008, 01:41 AM'] Here we go again as a die hard four banger all I can say is that if you dont know what it is for, why the f*** did you buy it [/quote] It was a tenner. I'm not going to use it in a live situation I just wanted to know if there were any good basslines that incorporated the B for fun. Cheers for the suggestions guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Dont know what kind of music you like, but if SRV stuff is in there somewhere, try playing Texas Flood. I use a D tuner on my P for it now but have tried it on 5 string ...... That'll make your fingers work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) Living Colour- ignorance is bliss, postman (some low B notes dropped in towards the end) Mick Jagger- sweet thing (all by Doug Wimbish) Megadeth- hangar 18 5's turned up in nu-metal quite a bit eg. Limp Bizkit's mission impossible cover (low B used in the chorus for the C# D#) quite a few Def Leppard songs have low B notes on them, if you can face learning them! eg. all I want is everything QOTSA use C tuning, so a 5 can cover their basslines quite well eg. No-one knows. can't think of any punk genre songs with tuning lower than D, the Stranglers' "Outside tokyo" has the E string dropped to C or something, but it's a slow waltz..... Edited September 7, 2008 by SJA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='278918' date='Sep 7 2008, 01:41 AM'] Here we go again as a die hard four banger all I can say is that if you dont know what it is for, why the f*** did you buy it [/quote] [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='278980' date='Sep 7 2008, 10:13 AM']It was a tenner. ...[/quote] Thats good enough Lots of players use 5 strings just to play everything 5 positions up where it is more comfortable and avoid changing hand postion as much. Saw a guy last night wheo never went down below the 5th fret so never played the extra low notes. 5 strings are also good if you use horn friendly keys like Bb and Eb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Depends what you want to play really.. anything can be transposed onto a 5. Although anything metally works well. My personal faves include avenged sevenfold (Drop c# usually) and Alter bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='279023' date='Sep 7 2008, 11:30 AM']5 strings are also good if you use horn friendly keys like Bb and Eb.[/quote] +1. You see, the Ferret is niiiiice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 anything in drop D can be done on a five string, just for the sake of it i once saw in an official sum 41 tab book fat lip transcribed as on 5 string tab, when its clearly just played in drop D cos the bass player (as far as i know) only ever plays four strings, and the tab only uses the 3rd and 5th frets on the B string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) Stream of consciousness by dream theater, that's a fun song to play. Give the dark eternal night by DT a go if you fancy a challenge Edited September 7, 2008 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Maybe try some Korn or bleeding through? As S5S said, anything metally really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I have been trying to learn Unleash by Soulfly by ear, think it was probably a drop D 4 string originally but works well on a 5 and has a great wee bass bit about 2.30min into the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Ooh if you fancy a laugh try tabbing pressure by skindred, that's a 5 string for certain and i couldn't find any tabs last time i looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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